Questions Related to Masks (Part Two)
How to wear a mask correctly?
Choose masks with right sizes. When wearing a mask, keep the mask close to your face, and at the same time use the index fingers of your left and right hands to squeeze the aluminum sheets on both sides of your nose to keep the mask very closed to your face. Disposable medical masks are composed of the inside layer and the outside layer. The inside layer with light colors has moisture absorption function. It should be close to your nose and mouth, and the darker colored surface which is the outside layer should face out. Take the N95 mask as an example for the protective mask. The side with the logo on the mask should face outward, and the side with the metal piece is facing upward. After wearing a mask, avoid touching the mask. If you touch the mask, wash your hands before and after touching it. When removing the mask, try to avoid touching the outside layer of the mask and wash your hands immediately.
Check whether the medical mask is qualified?
There is a service area for medical masks for COVID-19. You can input the registration certificate number or record number on the outer packaging of the medical mask to view the manufacturer, approval date and other information. Long press or scan the QR code to go directly to the medical mask service area.
How to avoid skin injury caused by wearing a mask?
Choose masks with right sizes. When wearing a mask, keep the mask close to your face, and at the same time use the index fingers of your left and right hands to squeeze the aluminum sheets on both sides of your nose to keep the mask very closed to your face. Disposable medical masks are composed of the inside layer and the outside layer. The inside layer with light colors has moisture absorption function. It should be close to your nose and mouth, and the darker colored surface which is the outside layer should face out. Take the N95 mask as an example for the protective mask. The side with the logo on the mask should face outward, and the side with the metal piece is facing upward. After wearing a mask, avoid touching the mask. If you touch the mask, wash your hands before and after touching it. When removing the mask, try to avoid touching the outside layer of the mask and wash your hands immediately.
Check whether the medical mask is qualified?
There is a service area for medical masks for COVID-19. You can input the registration certificate number or record number on the outer packaging of the medical mask to view the manufacturer, approval date and other information. Long press or scan the QR code to go directly to the medical mask service area.
How to avoid skin injury caused by wearing a mask?
- Choose a more appropriate mask, for example a mask with longer width, which has lower partial pressure.
- You can choose the lace-up style instead of the ear hook style, and the pressure will be lower.
- People with sensitive skin should read the instructions to check whether or not the mask contains composition that causes skin allergies before using the mask.
- Change the position of the mask every 2 to 3 hours to relieve partial pressure.
- Preventive dressings can be used in advance on areas that are often pressed.
- If the mask is used repeatedly or has been used continuously for more than 6 hours, it is recommended that you change it.
What should I do if there is skin injury when wearing a mask?
Mild indentation generally does not require treatment. If the indentation is serious, or there is partial subcutaneous blood stasis, you can choose topical ointments that can improve skin blood circulation, for example the polysulfonic mucopolysaccharide ointment. If red, swollen and ulceration occur, the topical antibiotic ointment can be added. You can also use band-aids or medical dressings on the injury area to avoid further irritation of the wound. If the skin becomes soft, white or wrinkled, you can use a moisturizer containing zinc oxide or petroleum jelly to reduce the irritation of sweat and partial friction on the skin before wearing a mask. After taking off the mask, clean the skin and use some emollients appropriately to improve the skin condition. If the injury is severe or severe infection or allergies occur, you must go to a hospital.
How to deal with used masks?
Masks worn by healthy people don't have the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The used masks can be disposed of in accordance with the requirements for house refuse classification. Masks worn by suspected or confirmed patients should not be thrown away at will. They should be strictly treated as medical waste in accordance with the relevant procedures of medical waste, and are not allowed to enter the mask market.
Mild indentation generally does not require treatment. If the indentation is serious, or there is partial subcutaneous blood stasis, you can choose topical ointments that can improve skin blood circulation, for example the polysulfonic mucopolysaccharide ointment. If red, swollen and ulceration occur, the topical antibiotic ointment can be added. You can also use band-aids or medical dressings on the injury area to avoid further irritation of the wound. If the skin becomes soft, white or wrinkled, you can use a moisturizer containing zinc oxide or petroleum jelly to reduce the irritation of sweat and partial friction on the skin before wearing a mask. After taking off the mask, clean the skin and use some emollients appropriately to improve the skin condition. If the injury is severe or severe infection or allergies occur, you must go to a hospital.
How to deal with used masks?
Masks worn by healthy people don't have the risk of spreading the coronavirus. The used masks can be disposed of in accordance with the requirements for house refuse classification. Masks worn by suspected or confirmed patients should not be thrown away at will. They should be strictly treated as medical waste in accordance with the relevant procedures of medical waste, and are not allowed to enter the mask market.